Is it possible to mount router guide bushings on a sawstop router table?

[Retir3d 0]

Title says it all. I have the multiple phenolithic inserts, but don't see, for instance, how to use the porter cable router guide bushings.

[pkinneb 3357]

Welcome!

I can't answer your question but there are a couple folks on here with the SS router table that may be able to. @Mick S comes to mind.

[JohnG 1081]

Looks like SS offers a set with a special phenolic insert.
https://www.woodcraft.com/products/9-pc-brass-precision-template-guide-set?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwf39BRCCARIsALXWETywEM5BZqNQGRYRBJyKZRlLMBtO1ltcMkpAE7x9_ryngvEZDQpNhBcaAiNWEALw_wcB#
 

[Retir3d 0]

Thanks!  I have no idea how my searches didn't come up with this product.  I should have figured Woodcraft would carry it.  Thanks!  

[Mick S 2382]

There's nothing about the SS router table itself that would restrict using a guide bushing. The inserts determine if they're compatible. I have a set of Jessem (I believe) inserts and one of them does take PC bushings.

FWIW, I saw a similar set to the one shown above at Harbor Freight the other day for $15.

[wtnhighlander 7493]

I have a set of the brass bushings from HF that Mick mentioned. They are actually quite good, but do not come with any sort of insert, so you need one designed to accept the PC style bushings.

[Barron 263]

Not to be a troll, but why would you use a router guide bushing in a table?  A guide bushing is used most often to route inside a template from above. A router bit with a bearing seems to be the way to go when routing from underneath on a table. Am I missing something?

[Gary Beasley 537]

Its used with templates you clamp the wood to to get repeatable patterns. I have a kit for fancy box joints that uses guides on the router tables insert plates. Once set up its a pretty interesting jig.

[Coop 7289]

2 hours ago, Barron said:

Not to be a troll, but why would you use a router guide bushing in a table?  A guide bushing is used most often to route inside a template from above. A router bit with a bearing seems to be the way to go when routing from underneath on a table. Am I missing something?

I’m kind of betting that op meant bearings instead of bushings. If not, I’m with you. 

[drzaius 2565]

Bushings or bearings can be used for pattern work, but the offset that you have with a bushing can make the math infinitely more complex. The only time I use a bushing is when I want a specific offset that can be had by choosing the right combination of bit & bushing. I rarely use bushings & haven't had occasion to need one in the router table, but that time may come.

[wtnhighlander 7493]

And there is always the simple fact that bushings allow the use of templates with bit profiles that do not include a bearing.